Strickland House, Vaucluse, Heritage-listed Victorian mansion in Vaucluse, Australia
Description
Strickland House is a sandstone mansion set on elevated land at Vaucluse Road with views across Sydney Harbour. The grounds span several hectares and slope down toward the coastal waterfront.
History
The house was designed in 1855 by John Frederick Hilly as an Italianate residence. From 1915 to 1933 it served as a convalescent home for women.
Culture
The house shows how 19th-century architecture in New South Wales blended Victorian design with local sandstone building methods. This combination was typical of wealthy coastal homes during that era.
Practical
The grounds are open during daylight hours, while the interior opens once a year during the National Trust's Heritage Festival. Visitors should be prepared for stairs and sloped land since the house sits on a hillside.
Did you know?
The house preserves its original harbor views and grounds from the 1850s, making it one of few intact Victorian estates in Sydney. This continuity is rare, as many neighboring properties have been altered or redeveloped.
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